No Way Back
Synopsis
When FBI Agent Zack Grant's partner is killed during a blown-up operation, he attempts to find the person responsible. Mafioso Frank Serlano believes Zack is responsible for his only son's death in the same operation and kidnaps Zack's son to hold as bait. The action gets wild when airline stewardess Mary is taken hostage to add what seems an another insurmountable problem for Zack. There appears to be no way out.
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No Way Back (1995) Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-07-20
Top Cast
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Russell Crowe
Zack Grant
Helen Slater
Mary
Etsushi Toyokawa
Yuji Kobayashi
Michael Lerner
Frank
Kelly Hu
Seiko
Ian Ziering
Victor
Kyusaku Shimada
Tetsuro
Andrew J. Ferchland
Eric Grant
Monty Bane
Goatee
Christian Keiber
FBI Agent Carl Dundreff
Patti Davis Suarez
FBI Agent Numeyer
Caroline Lagerfelt
FBI Agent in Charge Emily Fukes
Todd Jeffries
CHP Officer
François Chau
FBI Agent Gim Takakura
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 12, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank A. Cappello
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank A. Cappello, Derrick De Marney
- Original Score
- David C. Williams
- Original Title
- No Way Back
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Overseas FilmGroup, Ozla Productions, NEO Motion Pictures, First Look International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank A. Cappello
Frank A. Cappello, Derrick De Marney
David C. Williams
Sonny Baskin
W.K. Border, Aki Komine, Takashige Ichise, Joel Soisson
Department Leadership Roster
Frank A. Cappello
Director
Frank A. Cappello
Writer
David C. Williams
Original Music Composer
Sonny Baskin
Editor
Derrick De Marney
Writer
Aki Komine
Producer
Joel Soisson
Producer
Cathryn Wagner
Costume Design
Clark Hunter
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About No Way Back
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What is No Way Back about?
When FBI Agent Zack Grant's partner is killed during a blown-up operation, he attempts to find the person responsible. Mafioso Frank Serlano believes Zack is responsible for his only son's death in the same operation and kidnaps Zack's son to hold as bait. The action gets wild when airline stewardess Mary is taken hostage to add what seems an another insurmountable problem for Zack. There appears to be no way out.
Who directed No Way Back?
No Way Back was directed by Frank A. Cappello.
Who stars in No Way Back?
The principal cast of No Way Back includes Russell Crowe, Helen Slater, Etsushi Toyokawa, Michael Lerner, Kelly Hu.
When was No Way Back released and how long is it?
No Way Back was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for No Way Back?
The original motion picture soundtrack for No Way Back was composed by David C. Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for No Way Back?
No Way Back holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).